Comic-Con Museum is located inside Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. It's the ultimate fan destination for fans of comics, movies, animation and sci-fi! Comic-Con Museum is a division of San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, organized for creating awareness and appreciation of comics and pop culture/art. I’ve always wanted to go to SDCC, which is held annually in July, but haven’t had a chance to … [Read more...]
Meet July, Owner and Cake Artist of Manila Cakery
Like most people, I love pretty cakes. The intricate baking and artwork that goes into making a cake amazes me. Whenever I watch those baking shows on the Food Network, I’m always reminded that baking is a science, more so than cooking, because the wrong amount of an ingredient or if the temperature is not exact for the oven, then your cake could be a disaster. So when I saw the Manila Cakery photos on Instagram, I was so intrigued. Not only are … [Read more...]
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania {Film Review}
Editor’s Note: This review of “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, films such as this would not be possible. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” is the fourth installment of the “Hotel Transylvania” series. The film features voice actors Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Products for Any Age and Stage
Note: I was sent products for inclusion in my back-to-school shopping guide. There are some affiliate links in this article. Parents and students alike are excited (or dreading) back-to-school. Having fun, new items to take to school, read, eat or drink can help take the sting out of it. Even if your child has already started school, it’s not too late to purchase or order these products because they can be used year-round. For the … [Read more...]
Beyond Halloween Town: The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy {Book Review}
Calling all “The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans! Did you know that it is the 30-year anniversary of the eerily enchanting film? Now fans can discover the inspiration behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by reading a new book that is filled to the brim with fun facts about the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more! The book, “DISNEY TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Beyond Halloween Town – … [Read more...]
Cormorant Boutique Hotel in La Jolla
Cormorant Boutique Hotel is a modern hotel located in the heart of La Jolla Village. The hotel sits on the same site as the former La Jolla Inn. After the property changed ownership, it underwent extensive renovations, and in May 2022 the Cormorant Boutique Hotel opened its doors. The Cormorant has 26 guest rooms, most with balconies and ocean views. We were lucky to stay in two of them (more on that later). Upon check-in, your car … [Read more...]
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